Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,957, George Dowler, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Dowler, George Mary
V 16,957
CONTENTS

Albany 3145
Mary Dowler
widow of George Dowler
who died on the 6. January 1831 of Oneida Co. in the State of N. York who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Greg of the regt. commanded by Col. Van Rensselaer in the N. York line for 2 years N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 120 Dollars - Gen per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. day of Dec. 1839 and sent to Jay Hartshorne Rome, N.Y.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '39  1020.00    Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '40.  60 00     $1080.00  
  {  Revolutionary Claim,  }    Act J ly 4, 1836,    Section the 3 d  
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 206.
J. Hartshorne May 16. 1851

5,009 Newyork, Roll
George Dowler Sergeant
Newyork Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Newyork at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of dec r 1818 and sent to Bury P Johnson Esq r Rome Oneida Co. N.Y. Judge Court Common pleas
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818 - 4 mo 28 / 30 39.46 Semi-aul. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48 -
87.46
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.
Died Sept. Dec 31
by his son Continued Lee - Oneida Co
Notif n sent to Sec y of War 1821 to Bury P Johnson Esq r Rome N.Y.

State of New York, Oneida County. ss: George Dowler of the town of Lee in the County of Oneida & State of New York aged 64 years being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he enlisted on the first day of March 1777 at Fishkill in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, in a company commanded by Captain James Gregg, to serve during the war. The company in which this deponent was enlisted, belonged to the third New York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Peter Gansevoort. From Fishkill the deponent was marched to Fort Stanwix Schuyler Commonly called Fort Stanwix  Fort Stanwix , and joined Colonel Gansevoort's Regiment, which was then stationed there, and Colonel Gansevoort comm- -anded. This deponent remained stationed at this fort for one year and ten months, and was then marched with the troops to Albany - This deponent then went to the Westward under General Sullivan during an Indian campaign, and continued with him until the return of the troops to Diage Point. From there the troops joined the Grand Army at Morristown New Jersey, commanded by Genl. Washington. This deponent was with the army at the attack on Horn Point , and from thence returned to Albany and remained there about one year. From Albany joined the grand army at Havre de Grace, where Major Andre was hung, left there and was stationed at West Point during winter. This deponent was transferred to the Regiment

commanded by Colonel Goers Van Schaick - and was Regiment No 1. of the New York Line - and in a company commanded by a Capt. Parsons. From thence this deponent went to the South, and was at the Capture of Lord Cornwallis after this the army returned to Snake Hill in the State of New York, and at this place the army was disbanded and this deponent Received a discharge signed by General Washington, the Commander in Chief -
This deponent was a fugitive during the whole time he served - This deponent's discharge was burned about 15 years since when this deponent's house was burned, at Johns town, in the County of Montgomery and State of New York - This deponent is far advanced in years and under many circumstances, and stands in need of assistance to render the decline of his life comfortable - And further says not. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of April 1898
George Dowler
Charles Myrie One of the judges of Pleas

State of New York
Onida County ss. Adam Armstrong of Vienna in the county of Onida & State of New York being duly sworn, deposith and says that he is well acquainted with the within named George Dowler, that he knew him in the war of the Revolution, and served with him in Captain Parsons company, in which Dowler was a Sergeant as stated in his affidavit, for three years and four or five months — This Deponent firmly believes that the said George Dowler received a discharge as mentioned in his affidavit, as he was present when the army was disbanded. This deponent is acquainted with the circumstances of the said George Dowler and knows that his circumstances are much reduced and he stands in need of support from his country.
And farther says not
Sworn & subscribed 2 before me this 11 th . } day of April 1818 the said Adam made his mark & acknowledged it as his signature —
Adam + Armstrong.
Charles Wylie one of the Judges of Circuit Court

I Charles Wylie one of the Judges of Onida Common Pleas as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George DOWLER, did survive the revolutionary war as stated in the within affidavits against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony lately & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the directions of the above mentioned act of congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" Upon the within afft I believe from  his and in evidence to the absolutely need. Charles Wylie Now April 7 th 1818 the assistance of his country for support
4 1818 1818
Clerk's Office Onida County
I certify that Charles Wylie was a Judge of this County at the time of making the above Affida- vit & Certificate and that his signature to the same appears to be of his own proper hand with the Seal of said County the 23 rd day of May 1818 Hanni A Woodgood Clerk
George Dowler afft
George Dowler Testamentary 1774-1833-4 children

George Dowler 5.00g.
Dec 18
2
Con

State of New York Onida County ss On this 8 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court being a common pleas court & court of record for said county of Onida aged 68 years resident of Lee in said county who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary army as follows. He enlisted in the year 1776 at Fishkill in this State in Capt. Gregg's company & in Col. Gansevoort's Regiment during the war & was transferred to Capt. Parsons Company in Col. Van Schuyler's Reg. & that he served as a Sergeant dur- ing that time & was regularly discharged that he was in the battle at Long's Island, in the battle at Beekskill, and was at Fort Stanwix, and with Gen. Sullivan - and at the taking of Lord Cornwallis, his original application was made the 7 th day of April 1818: His pension Certificate is No. 5,009. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner dis- posed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th of March 1818. And I have not nor have any

person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed
George Darrow Sayt.
Sworn to & declared the 8 th day of September 1820 before The H on Hamilton Judge
Schedule of Property.
No real Estate
Personal.
1. Cow valued at $15.00 1. horse 30.00 5. Chairs 1.00 1. Table 1.50 5. Cups & Saucers .25 1. Tea Kettle & Iron Kettle 2.00 Knives & Forks .50 49.25
That he is a farmer by profession but is old & infirm - his wife is 65 years of age and is very sickly & feeble - Has one boy about 14 years of age who lives with him
George Darrow
Sworn to & declared the 8 th day of September 1820 before
The H on Hamilton Judge
State of New York Oneida Co. ss. Pleas a count of Record by Statute
} of the Term of September 1820

The whole of these proceedings were had in open court. In the opinion of this court the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the above schedule is forty nine dollars & twenty five cents. —
I, Francis A. Bloodgood, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court. And I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Forty nine dollars and twenty five cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eighth day of September, 1826.
Francis A. Bloodgood Clerk
5/9

4774 In case of Mary Dowler Relict of Sergt. Dowler late U.S. Res.
Mar d 8 June 1777 Husb d died 6 Jan y 1831 In jointure less Ms deduction
Adm re Col Van Schaick Capt. Gregg - In } New York Balloting Book } Line
Adm re Sergeant 2 years
Jay Hathaway Esq. Rome New York
4774

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 4 th July 1836, entitled an act granting half pay &c, under the third Section thereof.
State of New York Onondaga County, S.S.:
On this Sixteenth day of April 1839, personally appeared before the Court of Oyer & terminer of the County of Onondaga,
Mary Dowler a resident of the town of Lee in said County, aged Seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows", That she is the widow of Sergeant George Dowler of the army of the Revolution, late a pensioner of the United States under the law of 1818, granting pensions to certain officers & soldiers of the Revolutionary war. That she was married to said George, by the Rev d Mr. Moffet, at Little Brittan near Shawangunk Ulster County N.Y., on the 8 th day of June 1777, — that the family record of said marriage was burned in their house in said town of Lee, together with all their household goods 17 th October 1827, — that her husband the said Sgt t George Dowler died in Lee aforesaid on the 6 th day of Jan y 1831, — that she was married to him prior to his leaving the service, that the marriage took place previous to 1 st January 1794, viz: at the time above stated. — that the original pension Certificate has been sent to the pension agent of this State, & she has received the arrears of pension due to said George at the time of his death, from said agent. — that the proof of the service of said George, is at the War office of U.S. as she believes. — said service or part thereof & was done under Col Schaeick, or Van Schaeick of the New York line of troops. — She further makes oath that she has not been married since the

death of said George Dowler.
Mary Dowler
Sworn & Subscribed on the day & year above written, before me in open court, Words "Little Brittan" & "said service" (James Dean, Clk. or parts thereof) interlined in the foregoing upon subscription.
James Chapman of Lee, being duly sworn saith, that he has for many years been acquainted with George Dowler U.S.P. deceased, of said town, & with Mary Dowler his wife, — & that she is the widow of said George, & has not been married since his decease; none was burnt as testified. Sworn & Subscribed on the day & year above written, and deposition is a credible witness. James Dean Clk.
Clerk's Office } Onida County } p:
I, James Dean Clerk of the county of Onida & Division of the said county, certify, that the foregoing proceedings were had in open court before the Judges thereof this 16 th April 1879.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of April 1879.
James Dean Clk.

State of New York County of Onondaga } ss
On this 4 th of February 1857, before me the Surrogate within named, personally came James Chapman of Camsille, who is a credible witness, who being first duly sworn according to law say, that he is husband of Nancy Chapman within named, her of George Dowler, & is administrator of the estate of said George, that said George died January 6 th 1830, that his widow died June 9 th 1846, her name was Mary Dowler, that said George was a pensioner at the time of his death, at the rate of $96.00 per annum, & that as he is informed & believes he was by law entitled to $120. per annum, he was a Sergeant in the line of Army N.Y. State Troops, & his said widow was pensioned at that rate during her lifetime. — That he makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the amount of pay believed to be due the heirs of said George as retained pension, under the law granting to Sergeants $120. per annum. He therefore presents the claim, & asks the Department to transmit to him at Rome, N.Y. as administrator as aforesaid, the amount now due from the year 1818 to the year 1830, when he died, to the care of Jay Wathuray, & to correspond with him, if necessary in the case. —
Sworn to & Subscribed
before me, on the day & year first above mentioned
J. Williams Surrogate
James Chapman administrator of Nancy Dowler

State of New York County of Oneida ss
I Othniel S. Williams Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify that at a Surrogates Court held in & for said County, before me the said Surrogate, at Rome in said County on the 4 th day of February A.D. 1857, it was proven by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to the said court, that George Dowler U.S. Pensioner late of Annsville in said County, died on the sixth day of January 1830, that he was then a Pension- er of the United States, under the act of 1818, at the rate of $96. per annum, that he has left no widow now surviving, but left the following named children then surviving viz: Lydia Furdick Betsey Lawrence, George Dowler, Nancy Chapman Polly Patterson Rebecca Sexton & Arthur Dowler, that they are his only children then surviving & each of them is over 21 years of age.
And I further certify that James Chapman husband of Nancy Chapman above named, as heir at law in the right of his wife, has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of the said George Dowler deceased, & is legally author- ized & qualified to act as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, & affixed the Seal of said Court this 4 th day of February A.D. 1857.
Othniel S. Williams Surrogate

State of New York Orange County
Personally came before me Joseph V. Whelan a justice of the peace of said county, Rev William Blair minister of the gospel in Goodwill Society town of Montgomery in said county who being duly sworn says that he is the present minister of said Society. That from papers in his possession, & other credible sources of information it appears that the Rev Joshua Maffit was the minister of said church & Society many years since but that several years prior to 1777, he left said church & soci- ety & removed a good many miles to a place called Little Britain - I have also from one of his Parishioners that he never subsequently had a trial charge & by consequence kept no church records but was in the constant practice of marry- ing such persons as came to him for that pur- pose. He is long since dead and his children are living in distant parts of the country. No private records of his marriages is known to him so far as I have heard, nor were there records there at since as I am informed. kept in the town or State.
Sworn & subscribed this 27th day of October 1829 before me I certify that the Rev William Blair is a cred- ible witness - Joseph V. Whelan Justice of the peace
William Blair

State of New York Orange County ss. On the I Albert G. Brenton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange do hereby certify that Joseph T. Whelan before whom the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn to was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said affidavit is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County the 8 th day of October. 1839
A. G. Brenton Clerk

State of New York } Orange County } ss
Cornelius Neafie Esq. Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in said County, Cornelius B. Hasbrouck of Shawangunk, to me known, who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Sergeant George Dowler of said town, & that he the deponent was present at the marriage of the said George Dowler, who was married to Mary Hasbrouck sister to this deponent, at Little Britain County of Orange, by the Reverend Mr. Moffat, of that place, in the month of May or June in the year 1777. — that said George was then belonging to the revolutionary army, & was on a furlough at the time of the wedding: — that he soon returned to the army, & left his wife at her father's house: — that some time after the close of the war, said Dowler's wife & children, removed to Lee in said State.
Sworn & subscribed,
this 25 th of September
1839, before me, and
I certify that said Cornelius is a credible witness.
And that the other persons present at the wedding, are said to be all dead except one, who was alive many years since in the western country.
Cornelius Neafie Justice of the Peace
Cornelius B. Hasbrouck

State of New York
Orange County ss:
I Albert G. Minton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange aforesaid, do hereby certify that Cornelius Keefe before whom the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily be- lieve that the signature to the said affidavit is genuine — In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this seventeenth day of October 1839
A. G. Minton Clerk

May 17, 1932
BA--J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXXX
George Dowler W.16957
Mrs. Roy Spafford Skiatook, Box 86 Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you request information in regard to the father of one George Dowler of Baltimore, a lieutenant in the War of 1812.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and the record of only one soldier by that surname has been found, which is that of George Dowler, whose history is given below.
This office has no way to determine whether or not he was the father of the War of 1812 soldier, in whom you are interested.
This office has a record of only those soldiers, on account of whose services, a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 16957, based upon the Revolutionary War services of George Dowler.
He enlisted at Fishkill, New York, sometime in 1776 and was a sergeant in Captain James Gregg's company in Colonel Peter Gansevoort's Third New York Regiment. He was in the battles of Long Island and Peekskill, was stationed at Fort Stanwix more than one year, after which he was in General Sullivan's expedition against the Indians, was in the battle of Stony Point, at West Point was transferred to Captain Parson's com-

pany in Colonel Goose Van Schaick's New York regiment, was at the capture of Cornwallis, then returned to Snake Hill, where he was discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, then a resident of Lee, Oneida County, New York, and stated that he was sixty-four years of age. In 1820 he stated that he was sixty-eight years of age.
He died January 6, 1830 or 1831 in Lee, New York.
He married June 8, 1777 at Little Britain, near Shawangunk, New York, Mary Hasbrouck. They were married by the Reverend John Moffit.
The widow, Mary Dowler, was allowed pension on her application executed April 16, 1839, then living in Lee, New York, aged seventy-seven years.
She died June 9, 1846, leaving the following children; all of whom were over twenty-one years of age: Lydia Burdick, Betsey Lawrence, George Dowler, Nancy Chapman, wife of James Chapman, Polly Patterson, Rebecca Sexton, and Arthur Dowler.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

February 5, 1932
BA--J/AWF
Mr. F. E. Dawley Fayetteville New York
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 16957, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of George Dowler.
He enlisted at Fishkill, New York, sometime in 1776 and was a sergeant in Captain James Gregg's company in Colonel Peter Gansevoort's Third New York Regiment. He was in the battles of Long Island and Peekskill, was stationed at Fort Stanwix more than one year, after which he was in General Sullivan's expedition against the Indians, was in the battle of Stony Point, at West Point was transferred to Captain Parson's company in Colonel Goose Van Schaick's New York regiment, was at the capture of Cornwallis, then returned to Snake Hill, where he was discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, then a resident of Lee, Oneida County, New York, and stated that he was sixty-four years of age. In 1820 he stated that he was sixty-eight years of age.
He died January 6, 1830 or 1831 in Lee, New York.
He married="He married June 8, 1777 at Little Britain, near Shawangunk, New York, Mary Hasbrouck. They were married by the Reverend John Moffit."> He married June 8, 1777 at Little Britain, near Shawangunk, New York, Mary Hasbrouck. They were married by the Reverend John Moffit.
The widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed April 16, 1839, then living in Lee, New York.
She died June 9, 1846, leaving the following chil-

dren, all of whom were over twenty-one years of age-
Lydia Burdick, Betsey Lawrence, George Dowler, Nancy Chapman, wife of James Chapman, Polly Patterson, Rebecca Sexton, Arthur Dowler.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

one only
Skiatook, Oklahoma, May 4, 1932.
Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
It is my desire to establish my eligibility to the Daughters of the American Revolution. I have a Commission for the Lieutenancy in the War of 1812 which belonged to my direct ancestor, George Dowler, of Baltimore. Might it be possible that his father did Revolutionary service and is on the records in the Pension Office? I understand that the name of the widow as well as the names of the children appear on a pension record.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Mrs Roy Spafford.

NEW YORK STATE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, Inc.
DIRECTORS
JOHN R. CLANCY SYRACUSE ALBERT E. BROWN BATAVIA J. F. ZOLLER SCHENECTADY PETER G. TEN EYCK ALBANY J. L. CRAIG CANASTOTA IRA G. PAYNE EAST SCHODACK
PRESIDENT F. E. DAWLEY FAYETTEVILLE VICE-PRESIDENT T. H. MUNRO CAMILLUS VICE-PRESIDENT I. G. PAYNE EAST SCHODACK SECT'Y-TREAS. D. H. T. BROOKS MORRISVILLE
DIRECTORS
GEORGE W. SISSON, JR. POTSDAM MRS. HERBERT WADSWORTH AVON E. S. SAVAGE ITHACA S. C. PENDERGAST PHOENIX J. F. DE VINE GOSHEN WM. S. HUTCHINGS COLDWATER
Fayetteville N.Y. Jan 14/32
Supt Pension Documents, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly give me the Pension record, with such other data as is available, of the following Revolutionary soldiers,
 Richard Jones 65 served in the Levies -  Robert Jones served in Col. Lewis DuBois Regt  John 3 Dagley 5 4 th Regt. Col. Holmes,  John Daley  Geo 100 Dowler 10 Col Peter Gansevoort Regt,  " " Col. Goose Van Schoick Regt.  Ebenezer 10 Daley N.Y. Militia, Col Van Rensselaer Co 
Yours truly, F. E. Dawley

GROSVENOR PUBLIC LIBRARY, BUFFALO. N. Y.
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JOSIAH JEWETT, EDWARD H. BUTLER, GANSON DEPEW, TRUSTEES. EDWARD P. VAN DUZEE, LIBRARIAN.
May 23 1904
Bureau of Pensions
Wash.
D. C.
May I ask you to send me the record of George Dowler, a revolutionary pensioner from Oneida Co. N.Y.
Sincerely,
A. S. Woodcock
c/o Grosvenor Library
Buffalo
N.Y.

His to
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 16,957
Mary Dowler Widow of George Dowler Sergt New York
Act: July 4th 86
Index:—Vol. a , Page 189
[Arrangement of 1870.]
June 14, 1904
A. S. Woodcock
Buffalo N.Y.
1932- Feb. 5- His letter to F. E. Dawley - See another letter in Levi Bishop W 25239 1932- May 17- His letter to Mrs. Roy Spafford

Feb 10 - 1857
Proof for add pay of pension of Sergt.
George Dowler decd
MS 18 m
ad 36
Gay Hatheway Home Pr.
Rev. J. North First Union Washington
FROM

Rome N.Y.
Feb. 4 1857
Hon. Mr. E. Heath Genl. Rev.
Sir
I send inclosed proof of claim for additional pay due on the Rev Pension granted to Sergt. George Dowler deceased, as believed to be due by the heirs, represented by Mr. Chapman here in right of his wife, Administratrix,
Please in due time inform me of result of adjudication in the case.
I am respectfully your obedt. Servt. Nathan May

Oct. 20. 1839
47 3/4
N.Y.
4, July, 1836
May 20th 1836
FREE
Wm: L. Edwards Genl. Prison Washington

Wm D. Edwards
Law. Res
Sir
I send inclosed declaration & proofs in case of application of Mary Dowle widow of George Dowle, a sergeant in Van Schaicks Regt. & Pensions under law of 1818 - deceased; - for a pension - when ever acted upon will you please advise me. -
I have recd. your letter saying that the name of the Captain or Capt. under which Saml. Watson served in Olneys Regt. must be given, - this objection I can only meet, by assuring you that Mrs. Lois Smith can not call to mind what his or their names was or were, & Mr. Moon told me he could not recollect them, - Mr. Smith knows of no living witness to whom she can refer, & claims the benefit of the rule of the deft., giving access to the proof in the public office, when she has no other known means of obtaining it. - I would with deference inquire if the Rolls of Olneys Regt. at the Deft. do not furnish the proof in question - that he served 4 or 5 years in the war - is proved, & is beyond a doubt in my mind, - but Mr. S. never having been with the Army, has forgotten names of persons she never knew but by report. -
I am Sir very Respectfully
your obedt
Jay H. Hathaway
Albany N.Y.
Nov. 24 1839
P.S.
Mrs. Dowle, was a runaway match, was married at 15 years, against her parents will, & was never in favor afterwards, was cut off in her fathers will with a mere pittance - while her brothers were left rich -

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Dowley, Joseph GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4049 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 7, 1789 to Richard Platt
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.